Nominal holders Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club will meet city rivals Al Wasl and minnows Dibba Al Fujairah will face high-flying Al Wahda in next month’s Arabian Gulf Cup semi-finals.

The Pro League Committee carried out the draw on Tuesday for UAE football’s third most-important competition. An all-Dubai tie is sure to garner the most interest.

Al Ahli stormed to a 2-0 victory against Al Shabab in last year’s showpiece, before those two were merged with Dubai CSC in May to create the new outfit. Opponents Wasl are pushing for the Arabian Gulf League-title, but haven’t won silverware since 2010’s GCC Champions League.

Wahda are also in the mix for top-flight success. They will fancy their chances against Dibba, who have never lifted a major trophy.

The legs will be played on March 9 and 22.